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Sitting with Silence
When we ask a question of a student and they don’t respond right away, we often struggle to sit with the silence. We may ask somebody else. We…
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I’m Sorry.
Sometimes the simplest answer is I’m Sorry. When we try to avoid saying these two words and instead dance around them, we may negate the authenticity in our apology.…
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2nd Day & Beyond
The first day of school receives all the fanfare and glory but it’s not where the real work is done. The excitement of new clothes and new faces gives…
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(10 Days of) Kindness
If every individual practiced one act of kindness every single day, then our world would be a much better place. So, as we begin our school year, let's begin…
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The Lucky One
This morning, I will take part in my sixteenth opening day. While my role has changed slightly since that first opening day, I am still the lucky one. Getting…
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Meaning & Relevance
Are you planning activities every day for students in order to complete your lesson plans? Or are you creating learning experiences for your students? Ask yourself these two simple…
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Feeling So Uneasy
How is it you're feeling so uneasy? How is it that I feel fine? Layne Staley (Mad Season) For some educators, they will begin the school year with something…
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The Perfect Solution?
When faced with a problem, the goal should not be to find a perfect solution. The goal should be to find a solution that works. Solutions can be modified…
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What Do Report Cards Tell Us?
We have seen many schools move away from traditional grades and report cards in order to deliver more meaningful feedback to students and parents. This has brought an influx…
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A Community Space
As many educators begin to prepare for a new school year (or have already started!), they will consider how to effectively design the learning space with students in mind. …